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BC 4.03 Sterilization. (1) Sterilization in ss. BC 4.07, 4.09 and 4.10 shall be accomplished by use of a dry heat or steam sterilizer cleared for marketing by the food and drug administration,
used according to manufacturer’s instructions. If steam sterilization, moist heat, is utilized, heat exposure shall be at a minimum of 121° C., 250° F., for at least 30 minutes. If dry heat
sterilization is utilized, heat exposure shall be at a minimum of 171° C., 340° F., for at least 60 minutes.

(2) Sterilizers shall be maintained in working order. Equipment shall be checked at least quarterly to ensure that it is reaching required temperatures. History: Cr. Register, July, 1989, No. 403, eff. 8–1–89; am. (1), Register, May, 1993, No. 449, eff. 6–1–93; am. Register, May, 1999, No. 521, eff. 6–1–99; CR 02–058: am. Register September 2003 No. 573, eff. 10–1–03.
BC 4.04 Supplies.

(1) All work stations shall be supplied with at least one of the antiseptics listed in s. BC 4.05 for use by licensees in case of injury.
(2) All licensees working in a licensed establishment shall be supplied with bandages and disposable gloves. History: Cr. Register, July, 1989, No. 403, eff. 8–1–89; am. (1), Register, May,
1999, No. 521, eff. 6–1–99; CR 02–058: am. (1) Register September 2003 No. 573,
eff. 10–1–03.

BC 4.10 Manicuring.
(1) Prior to use, all reusable manicure instruments shall be disinfected.
(2) Disinfectant used for decontamination shall be changed daily and shall be kept in a covered container.
(3) Sterilization shall be accomplished in accordance with s. BC 4.03.
(4) Manicure instruments that cannot be cleaned and disinfected or sterilized shall be disposed of following each use.
(5) Massaging by manicurists is limited to the hand, including the forearm and elbow, and the foot, including the lower leg and knee.
History: Cr. Register, May, 1993, No. 449, eff. 6–1–93; am. (1) (a) and (b), Register,
May, 1999, No. 521, eff. 6–1–99; CR 02–058: r. (1) (intro.), renum. (1) (a) to
to (c) and (2) to be (1) to (4) and am. (1), cr. (5) Register September 2003 No. 573,
eff. 10–1–03

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